George HW Bush funeral speakers: George W Bush gives eulogy for father

WASHINGTON -- Former President George W. Bush delivered an emotional eulogy at the state funeral of his father, former President George H.W. Bush.

The elder Bush's final words were in a conversation with his son, the forty-third president. George W. Bush told his father that he had been a "wonderful dad" and that he loved him, and George H.W. Bush told his son that he loved him, too.

The invitation-only funeral service began Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended the service. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, were also in attendance, and former first lady Michelle Obama tweeted that she rescheduled stops on her book tour to attend the service with husband and former President Barack Obama.

Former President Jimmy Carter also attended the state funeral for former President George H.W. Bush.

Prince Charles also attended Bush's funeral at the National Cathedral, as a representative for Queen Elizabeth.

"Hymn to the Fallen" & "America the Beautiful," The Armed Forces Chorus and The United States Marine Orchestra

Musical Honors

"Four Ruffles and Flourishes," "Hail to the Chief," and "For All the Saints," The United States Coast Guard Band

The Reception of the Body, The Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate, The Episcopal Church and The Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop, the Episcopal Diocese of Washington